Sevilla chief confirms bid for Jules Kounde amid Man City transfer links

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has offered his take on the prospect of Lionel Messi signing for Manchester City.MEN Sport understands that the Blues will be in a position next season to try and sign the Barcelona forward after he handed in a transfer request this summer.City were merely interested observers during the summer window as Messi ended up staying put, but that may change next year.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City transfer headlines for Monday, October 5.What to expect from City on deadline dayManchester City are expecting a quiet deadline day following the arrival of Ruben Dias last week.Eric Garcia remains a Barcelona target, though the Blaugrana could wait for the player’s contract to expire next summer before making a move.City are also rumoured to be searching for a new left-back after some questionable performances from Benjamin Mendy, but any move

straight to your inboxThe odds for any Manchester City signings on deadline day reflect the reality that the club are not expecting a busy finale to the transfer window.

straight to your inboxBarcelona manager Ronald Koeman has provided an update on the future of Ousmane Dembele.The Reds have no intention of signing the 23-year-old on a permanent deal this summer but could make a loan move for the Barcelona forward.United are expected to make a last-ditch move for long-time transfer target Jadon Sancho before the summer deadline but Dembele could be an alternative.Barcelona have denied they are in talks with United but the Spanish giants may be forced to offload

straight to your inboxThe chances of Manchester City adding any more players to their squad before Monday’s transfer deadline are almost non-existent.There is a slim chance that they could still move for a left back, but that depends on several factors all falling into place.One of those factors is that Aleks Zinchenko has a change of heart and decides he wants a move away – and another is that the club can find a buyer ready to meet the asking price for the Ukraine international.If that

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester City ’s transfer business is over for this window after the completion of Ruben Dias ’s club record move. The Blues tied up the move for the 23-year-old Portugal international on Tuesday, paying a fee of £65.2million.

speculation that Jovic could depart, with Roma, AC Milan and Inter Milan all touted for a swoop, while reports in Italy recently claimed that United were considering a loan for the 22-year-old. The same report cited former Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, who is now a free agent, as a possible United target.

Manchester United and Bayern Munich have been linked with a move for the England-capped star, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side looking to sign a right-sided forward this summer. MEN Sport understands United have considered a move for Hudson-Odoi in the past, though the 19-year-old signed a fresh Chelsea contract a year ago.

straight to your inbox Hours after appearing to confirm he has played his final game for Benfica, Ruben Dias has appeared to 'like' a post claiming an agreement has been reached for his transfer to Manchester City.Dias captained Benfica and scored on Saturday, but was emotional in his post-match interview, describing the win as a 'special' and 'important' game.His manager Jorge Jesus later admitted he expects that Dias has played his final game for the Portuguese side, admitting he doesn't want

Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is close to being completed. City stepped up their interest in Dias, 23, on Friday, with Portuguese sources confirming City had started serious talks over a move for Dias - potentially involving Otamendi.But Dias was involved in Benfica's 2-0 win over Moreirense on Saturday, captaining the side and scoring the opening goal.

straight to your inboxRuben Dias will travel to Manchester tomorrow to complete a move to Manchester City, according to reports.With just over a week to go until the transfer window closes, City are still trying to bring another top quality centre-back to the club following their struggles at the back last season.Nathan Ake has already made an impressive debut at the Etihad following his move from Bournemouth this summer but Pep Guardiola remains keen to add even more depth and quality to his

straight to your inboxKyle Walker hopes Manchester City can make some more signings before the transfer window closes as they aim to catch Liverpool.The Blues were quick out of the blocks in the market after finishing 18 points off top spot in the Premier League, spending more than £60m on Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres to strengthen their squad.However, despite a Vincent Kompany replacement having been a priority for more than a year, and the chairman this summer telling fans that there would be

straight to your inboxTop Manchester City transfer target Kalidou Koulibaly is eyeing a switch to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.After their defensive frailties played a major factor in them losing their Premier League title last season, City are working hard on strengthening their back-line this summer.The versatile Nathan Ake has already been signed from relegated Bournemouth but the club also want to bring in another top quality centre-back before the window closes on October

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will be happy if they end the transfer window with their current squad - despite the club still trying to bring in at least another defender. Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres were secured early in the summer and both are in contention to play in the Premier League opening game with Wolves.

straight to your inbox Diego Carlos has no plans to leave Sevilla this summer, despite reported transfer interest from Manchester City. Carlos is one of the names supposedly under consideration by City as an alternative to Kalidou Koulibaly, as negotiations drag on with Napoli.